Application invited for Junior Planetarium Engineer/Junior Scientific Officer Bangalore Association for Science Education (BASE) which administers the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (JNP), Bangalore, is an autonomous body registered under the Karnataka Societies’ Registration Act, funded by Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka.The posts of JPE and JSO have a good career growth as per the Cadre and Recruitment Rules (C&RRs) of BASE. The associated duties reflect ample scope for incorporating creativity and introduce novel concepts.Junior Planetarium Engineer (JPE) – One PostScale of Pay: 8825-225-9500-250-10500-300-12300-350-14400-400-16000 (as per Karnataka Government Regulations)Eligibility:

I Class – B.E./B. Tech Electronics/Instrumentation from an approved University.

Experience in using/servicing electronic and optical instruments, computer literacy, aptitude for working in multitasking environment.

Essential: Knowledge of KannadaDesirable: Interest in astronomy, handling telescopes, science popularization with hands on activities /communication skills/exposure to classical music, art and literature.Age Limit: 30 Years as on the last date prescribed for receipt of applicationJunior Scientific Officer (JSO) – One PostScale of Pay: 8825-225-9500-250-10500-300-12300-350-14400-400-16000 (as per Karnataka Government Regulations)Eligibility: I Class – M.Sc. in physics or related topics from an approved University with aptitude for teaching Essential: Knowledge of Kannada, Basic astronomy.Desirable: B. Ed, computer literacy, acquaintance with modern teaching methods including programming both in Kannada and English. Aptitude for developing innovative experiments, teaching aids, communication skills, exposure to music, art and literature.Age Limit: 30 Years as on the last date prescribed for receipt of applicationThe gross monthly emoluments for both the posts in this pay scale would be about Rs.19,000-00 inclusive of all allowances which is likely to be improved after the VI Pay Commission. A higher starting basic will be considered for deserving candidates.Submission of application:The application form in the prescribed format should be sent as a hard copy with copies of documents in support of age, experience and qualification and names of two references, to the Administrative Officer, JNP on the below mentioned address on or before the 10th March, 2012.The envelope should be clearly super scribed “Application for the post of Junior Planetarium Engineer/Junior Scientific Officer”Jawaharlal Nehru PlanetariumSri T Chowdaiah Road, High GroundsBangalore – 560 001For complete details please visit http://taralaya.org/Advt%20Website%28JSO&JPE%29.pdf